Top Zumba Studios In Philadelphia

June 5, 2012 2:46 PM

Dance the pounds away and get fit to the Spanish dance moves of the salsa, samba and merengue in classes that will make you forget you’re working out at all. Zumba, the latest exercise craze sweeping the nation, has hearts pumping with good reason. These classes are great for a broad spectrum of athletes looking for a varied cardio workout without the equipment-intense sessions or marathon-level running. Philadelphia’s best Zumba studios offer a little something for everyone, from hard-hitting dance moves to those little extras athletes love.

The 12th Street Gym offers awesome 45-minute Zumba classes two days a week. Take advantage of the gym’s three-day free trial to test out your Spanish dance moves, but be warned these classes are so addicting that membership might become a must. Slip in swimming sessions, private lessons and even tanning at this fun facility. 12th Street Gym memberships come in 1-, 2- and 3-year packages, but monthly memberships are also available.

Take Zumba classes from true dance professionals at Living Arts Dance Studio. There are no membership fees to pay or reservations to be made, just drop by the studio and join in. The studio also offers free child care during your workout, but they’re also welcome in Living Arts Studio’s age-appropriate dance classes. Enjoy everything from exotic cardio to mommy and me tumbling classes here.

A multicultural studio, Chi Movement Arts Center offers every kind of dance, including Zumba classes, in the heart of south Philadelphia’s Italian market district. Join the Bella Vista neighborhood’s popular Chi Movement Arts Center, and enjoy a creative community unparalleled at other studios. Be sure to catch a performance by the amazing Kun Yang Lin dancers. Zumba is just the tip of the iceberg here — this place is an experience all its own.

Performance Garage’s studio, originally a horse stable and then garage, offers a wide variety of classes hosted by rotating instructors in everything from West African dance to, of course, Zumba. Three classes run by different instructors are available here during the week, and each offers a unique approach to Zumba instruction. Check out the class schedule to see which class is the best fit for you. Zumba fitness parties here include free refreshments, giveaways and gear sales.

The YMCA’s full-service facility boasts a variety of fitness, dance and strength-training classes for members. Professionally taught Zumba classes three days a week top that fun list for dancers, and first-timers, of any age. The Y also offers babysitting, sports leagues and training, and facilities for a full-body workout. YMCA’s community programming means each membership also contributes to keeping area kids healthy and off the streets.